Who was the most important or impressive inventor of the turn of the century? Why has this inventor had the greatest impact over time?
1. Okay so I believe that there are 2 impressive important inventors. Thomas Edison and Joseph Swan were great inventors because they made an invention that changed the whole nation. Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman who developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the the very first, electric light bulb.
2. Back in the day, people used candels and gased lamps as their way of light. Edison wanted to a invent a workable electric light system that would replace candles and gaslight forever, in the home and in public, and he did just that. One day Edison bought this place after his stock ticker made him richer. He decieded to hire more scientists so that they would make a big invention that would surprise everyone and make him famous.
3. In 1879 Edison introduced to America the light bulb, with the help of scientist Joseph Swan. In 1850 Swan started working with carbonized paper filaments in an clear glass bulb. He was working on this for 10 years, so in 1860 he figured out how to demonstrate a working device but the lack of supply of electricity came out to last in a short lifetime and they didn't have inefficent source of light. Around the 1870's more and better pumps became availabe and Swan worked on his experiment again. In 1878 another scientist, Charles Stearns who was an expert on pumps helped Swan developed a method that would stop the early bulb to go out. Around 1878 & 1892 the electric light industry was rising in terms of installed lights, but shrinking in terms of company competition. Edison was determind to take control over the industry and it'd advancements.
4. Most people were having doubts at that time. There was one person who was paranoid about her house blowing up if she had a light bulb in there, and that was Mr.Roosevelts wife. But i don't doubt her because people didn't know what the dangers were of the gas lamps.
5. These inventors had a great impact over time because they created the light bulb which basically transformed everything we do. To me they didn't just invent the light bulb, they experimented and took the time to find a new way of electric lighting. Electricity is something I can't stand living without. Especially in this society today, everything is ran on power. Without Thomas Edison and Joseph Swan today nothing would be able to operate, everything would basically be shut down.
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ReplyDeleteI agree that one of the most important inventors of the century was Thomas Edison. Without him we wouldn't have alot of objects such as televisions, light bulbs and maybe not even cell phones. He showed the world the power of electricity, of cource with a little help. Good Job Farkunda!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed your blog. I also agree with you that Joseph Swan and Thomas Edison were two impressive inventors. They pretty much paved the way for some of the technology we have today. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteLight Bulb are still a very important part of society. Without it we would most likely not have to do these blogs, watch tv, drive at night, etc. So i agree on that part. I would say that overall ur blog was good and very informative on how the light bulb came to existence. ( Next time use spell check of some sort and change this stinkin' background color)
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on Thomas Edison and Joseph Swan be really impressive inventors. Without their contribution of the light bulb we would not have a lot of the technology we use on a everyday basis. Your blog was really informative on what their process was and how they collaberated. Good work.
ReplyDeleteI agree that Thomas edison being an really important inventor. Without his inventions we wouldn't have most of the inventions we have today. His inventions paved the way for other inventors. Now and days everybody needs a cellphone, and a television imagine if he didn't have those ideas. Where will the world be today?
ReplyDeletei think you did good.thomas edison was a very important person.he created the light bulb and without the world wouldnt belike it is today.
ReplyDeletei loved ur essay. its funny how some people were scared of light bulbs but not candles.that was a reaally good invention. i didnt really realie tomas edison was all that important. i guess i learned something new then.
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